The Hard Thing About Hard Things
Startups

The Hard Thing About Hard Things

by Ben Horowitz

A founder-grade visual guide to tough calls, layoffs, politics, and survival.

4.7/5 rating
10 min read time
operators focus
startupsmanagementexecution
"There are no shortcuts to knowledge, especially knowledge gained from personal experience."

Who this is for

  • Startup founders in messy phases
  • Managers handling pressure
  • Teams facing difficult tradeoffs